This vintage book is a complete and beginner-friendly guide to making model electric railways. Beautifully illustrated and full of handy tips and simple instructions, this volume is highly recommended for modern model train enthusiasts, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Advantages of Electrification, Model Electric Locomotives, Miniature Systems, Power Supply Systems, Ten Practical Designs, Electric Tracks, Signal and Point Operation, Lighting, and Train Control Systems . Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce...

This book is the fifth volume of the New Model Maker series, covering every phase of designing and constructing working model railways. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in building model railways from scratch, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The Indoor Railway, Co-operative Effort, Choice of Gauge, The 00 Gauge, No. 1 Gauge, The Outdoor Railway, Track, Materials and Laying, Scenic Effects, Model Railway Equipment, Stations and...